Ch 1

What are the lines of latitude called?

parallels

Find the approximate latitude and longitude of your home.

29N, 98W

Why do humans long to explore and understand the world?

Because we have an insatiable curiosity to explore the unknown.

What contributions from the Age of Exploration are still used today?

Copernicus's heliocentric theory and Mercator's grid.

Who were the two greatest ancient geographers, and what did each contribute to geography?

Eratosthenes and Ptolemy are the two greatest ancient geographers. Eratosthenes calculated the earth's circumference. Ptolemy created the geocentric theory.

Define geography and distinguish its two main branches.

Geography is the study of the earth, and its two branches are physical (the study of the earth and its resources) and human (the study of man as he lives on the earth and uses its resources) geography.

80N, 40W

Greenland

What are lines of longitude called?

Meridians

8N, 80E

Sri Lanka

What is the 0 degree line of latitude called?

The Equator

0, 90W

The Galapagos islands

What is the 0 degree line of longitude called?

The Prime meridian

What is the creation mandate? Why is the study of Geography important to in relation to this mandate?

The unique calling to exercise dominion over the earth. The study of Geography is important to this because it is hard to exercise dominion when we do not know our land.

What characteristics of modern maps distinguish them from the ancient and of the Age of Exploration?

These maps contain topography, which has detailed land figures, including their elevations. There are also thematic (maps designed to communicate information on particular topics) maps.

55n, 0

United Kingdom

Why has the United States become the leading mapmaker in the world?

We have an international obligation to protect the countries we have bases in.